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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3147/98 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. Vladivostok psychiatric hospital
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: DUPUIS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, Russia, health aid, humanitarian aid, psychiatric institution, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3147/98 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. Vladivostok psychiatric hospital  


Official Journal C 135 , 14/05/1999 P. 0172 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3147/98by Olivier Dupuis (ARE) to the Commission(8 October 1998)Subject: Vladivostok psychiatric hospitalSince July 1997 the Vladivostok psychiatric hospital, the only centre of its kind in a city of a million inhabitants, has not received any funds. The governor of the far eastern region and the mayor of the city both refuse to accept financial responsibility for this institution, which has 515 patients and a staff of about a hundred.The situation at the hospital is catastrophic: it lacks medicines and food, and hygiene conditions are intolerable (no soap or detergents), making the recovery of many patients increasingly doubtful by the day.Is the Commission aware of this situation? Has it had already made contact with the head doctor, Mr Vladimir Uchakov, to assess the magnitude of the problem and the resources needed to tackle it, possibly in the form of special assistance from the EU?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission(10 November 1998)The Commission shares the concern of the Honourable Member about the current situation in Russia and in particular about the conditions in the psychiatric hospital of Vladivostok.The Commission has been providing humanitarian assistance to Russia the European Community humanitarian office (ECHO) since the early 1990s. This assistance has through focused on the victims of armed conflict (e.g. in the Caucasus region), disaster relief, medical assistance to Chernobyl victims and anti-tuberculosis projects. However, to solve the problem of widespread poverty and the often insufficient material resources of the country's public health system would simply be impossible for a foreign aid agency, given the dimensions of Russia.It does indeed seem that the general conditions in that the hospital mentioned by the Honourable Member are fairly bad by western standards. Unfortunately, this is not exceptional in Russia. It would be difficult to justify special measures in favour of one institution, while not providing the same level of assistance to all other institutions equally or worse affected.Taking into account the relatively limited funds available, the Commission has to identify priorities in areas which can reasonably be tackled. Large-scale material assistance to the public health sector as a whole being unfortunately an unrealistic goal and beyond available resources, the Commission has decided to concentrate its efforts on operations in the above-mentioned fields. Currently, the Commission is examining the feasibility of further expanding its tuberculosis treatment programmes, one of the most urgent public health priorities at this moment.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2987/98 by John IVERSEN Call for national registers of veterinary drug use (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: European Parliament, IVERSEN
Subjects: antibiotic, drug surveillance, human nutrition, marketing, pharmaceutical legislation, public health, veterinary medicinal product













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2987/98 by John IVERSEN Call for national registers of veterinary drug use (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 370 , 21/12/1999 P. 0005 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2987/98by John Iversen (PSE) to the Commission(8 October 1998)Subject: Call for national registers of veterinary drug useThe European consumer's growing desire for wholesome and unadulterated food means there is a need to step up checks on the use of drugs in farming. Antibiotic growth promoters and the excessive use of drugs are creating resistant bacteria and, in the longer term, people could die from illnesses such as influenza and pneumonia because they can no longer be treated using antibiotics.If national registers were set up to record the use of drugs in farming, it would be possible to compare levels of use in different Member States and thus to file complaints if use was found to be excessive in certain Member States. This would also provide a tool for conducting research into the links between resistant bacteria and drug use. A pattern is already emerging which indicates that the number of resistant bacteria is much lower in the Scandinavian countries, where veterinary drug use is low compared with countries such as the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium.Does the Commission not think it would be a good idea to submit a proposal requiring Member States to establish national registers of drug use in farming? At the same time, it could submit a proposal requiring antibiotics to be made available only on prescription in the Member States, which would prevent farmers from using drugs as growth promoters.Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission(11 November 1998)The Commission is conducting a detailed investigation of the problem raised by the Honourable Member and will inform him of the outcome as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3065/98 by Werner LANGEN to the Commission. Plans to make lotteries subject to European competition law
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: European Parliament, LANGEN
Subjects: competition, freedom to provide services, game of chance, gaming establishment, restriction on competition, right of establishment, single market, tax system

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-3056/98

by John Cushnahan (PPE) to the Commission

(8 October 1998)

Subject: Breakaway super soccer league

Is the Commission aware of the proposed establishment of a breakaway super league involving Europe’s
leading football teams? Will the Commission monitor this situation, particularly to ensure that the
broadcasting of any games arising out of such a development are not exclusively in the hands of ‘pay-to-
view’ television companies?

Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission

(29 October 1998)

The Commission is aware of the proposed establishment of a new European football league involving a
significant number of European football clubs.

The Commission has not received so far any request for clearance, application for an exemption, nor
complaint in relation to this project. If one or the other were received, or if it is considered appropriate to
act ex officio, the Commission would in the course of its assessment of the case consider what consumer
benefits will accrue from the new league. This assessment would include an examination of the league’s
policy towards the broadcasting of matches, whether on free-to air-television, pay television or pay-per-
view television.

(1999/C 135/201)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3065/98

by Werner Langen (PPE) to the Commission

(8 October 1998)

Subject: Plans to make lotteries subject to European competition law

The opening of infringment proceedings against Ireland pursuant to Article 169 of the EC Treaty, the
request by a Finnish court for a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice and proposals to
make lotteries subject to European competition law rather than national legislation have given rise to some
debate in the Federal Republic of Germany.

As far as I am aware, the German Länder do not intend to open up the German lottery market to foreign
organisers. A range of different issues play a crucial role here, in particular tax considerations.

Can the Commission say:

1. What led the Commission to abandon its original declaration at the EU summit in Edinburgh of

12 December 1992 that it would not seek to regulate lotteries?

2. What stage has been reached in the infringment proceedings against Ireland pursuant to Article 169 of

the EC Treaty?

3. What opinion has the Commission expressed in relation to the request by a Finnish court for a

preliminary ruling by the Court of Justice in the Läärä case C-124/97?

4. Has the subject been discussed in the Ecofin Council and, if not, when are such discussions scheduled

to take place?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3056/98 by John CUSHNAHAN to the Commission. Breakaway super soccer league
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: CUSHNAHAN, European Parliament
Subjects: EU Member State, pay television, sporting event, television

C 135/162

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14.5.1999

(1999/C 135/200)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3056/98

by John Cushnahan (PPE) to the Commission

(8 October 1998)

Subject: Breakaway super soccer league

Is the Commission aware of the proposed establishment of a breakaway super league involving Europe’s
leading football teams? Will the Commission monitor this situation, particularly to ensure that the
broadcasting of any games arising out of such a development are not exclusively in the hands of ‘pay-to-
view’ television companies?

Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission

(29 October 1998)

The Commission is aware of the proposed establishment of a new European football league involving a
significant number of European football clubs.

The Commission has not received so far any request for clearance, application for an exemption, nor
complaint in relation to this project. If one or the other were received, or if it is considered appropriate to
act ex officio, the Commission would in the course of its assessment of the case consider what consumer
benefits will accrue from the new league. This assessment would include an examination of the league’s
policy towards the broadcasting of matches, whether on free-to air-television, pay television or pay-per-
view television.

(1999/C 135/201)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3065/98

by Werner Langen (PPE) to the Commission

(8 October 1998)

Subject: Plans to make lotteries subject to European competition law

The opening of infringment proceedings against Ireland pursuant to Article 169 of the EC Treaty, the
request by a Finnish court for a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice and proposals to
make lotteries subject to European competition law rather than national legislation have given rise to some
debate in the Federal Republic of Germany.

As far as I am aware, the German Länder do not intend to open up the German lottery market to foreign
organisers. A range of different issues play a crucial role here, in particular tax considerations.

Can the Commission say:

1. What led the Commission to abandon its original declaration at the EU summit in Edinburgh of

12 December 1992 that it would not seek to regulate lotteries?

2. What stage has been reached in the infringment proceedings against Ireland pursuant to Article 169 of

the EC Treaty?

3. What opinion has the Commission expressed in relation to the request by a Finnish court for a

preliminary ruling by the Court of Justice in the Läärä case C-124/97?

4. Has the subject been discussed in the Ecofin Council and, if not, when are such discussions scheduled

to take place?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2954/98 by Gerhard HAGER Euro-Jus 2
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: European Parliament, HAGER
Subjects: Austria, EU financing, EU law, EU programme, dissemination of EU information, invitation to tender, legal adviser, public awareness campaign, remuneration of work













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2954/98 by Gerhard HAGER Euro-Jus 2  


Official Journal C 289 , 11/10/1999 P. 0016 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2954/98by Gerhard Hager (NI) to the Commission(8 October 1998)Subject: Euro-Jus 2One or two questions remain after my question E-1278/98(1).In his answer Commissioner Oreja stated that funding for Euro-Jus 1998 was being increased inter alia to increase the hours worked by the legal advisers. How does the Commission justify this increase, and from what and to what figures have they been increased?On what topics were the 217 written questions in Austria submitted in particular?How was the tender procedure for the contract in Austria organised in detail, and how many tenders were received?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission(7 December 1998)The Eurojus network has been reinforced in 1998, in accordance with the priority given by the Commission to information and communication initiatives close to the European citizen and in response to encouragement from the Ombudsman, as well as in line with recommendations by the high-level group on free movement of people chaired by Mrs Simone Veil.The budget of the network was increased accordingly, from ECU 195 613 in 1997 to ECU 552 000 in 1998, through reallocation of lower priority budget resources. This increase has made it possible to broaden geographical coverage and, on average, to double the time spent by Eurojus consultants providing advice to European citizens and carrying out research in response to an increasing amount of questions submitted by citizens in all Member States.The 217 written questions submitted to the Eurojus consultant in Austria in 1997 dealt mainly with social legislation, access to regulated professions (validity of diplomas, professional legislation, setting up an enterprise in another country), car imports, validity of driving licences, sale of real estate, discrimination and competition issues.The call for tender concerning the Eurojus consultant in Vienna was included in a call for tender involving six Eurojus consultants, which was carried out centrally by the Commission and published in the Official journal(2). Four applications were received for the services to be supplied by the Eurojus consultant in Vienna.(1) OJ C 402, 22.12.1998, p. 104.(2) OJ S 120, 25.6.1997.
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the draft Council Decision amending Council Decision 88/591/ ECSC, EEC, Euratom establishing the Court of First Instance of the European Communities to enable it to give decisions in cases when constituted by a single Judge (6290/97 - C4- 0218/97 97/0908(CNS))(Consultation procedure)
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: Committee on Legal Affairs, European Parliament
Subjects: Court of Justice of the European Union, General Court (EU), judicial power, legal system













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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the draft Council Decision amending Council Decision 88/591/ ECSC, EEC, Euratom establishing the Court of First Instance of the European Communities to enable it to give decisions in cases when constituted by a single Judge (6290/97 - C4- 0218/97 97/0908(CNS))(Consultation procedure)  


Official Journal C 328 , 26/10/1998 P. 0167 





A4-0290/98Draft Council Decision amending Council Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom establishing the Court of First Instance of the European Communities to enable it to give decisions in cases when constituted by a single Judge (6290/97 - C4-0218/97 - 97/0908(CNS))The draft was approved.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the draft Council Decision amending Council Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom establishing the Court of First Instance of the European Communities to enable it to give decisions in cases when constituted by a single Judge (6290/97 - C4-0218/97 - 97/0908(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the draft Council Decision, 6290/97 - 97/0908(CNS),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 168a(2) of the EC Treaty, Article 32d(2) of the ECSC Treaty and Article 140a(2) of the EAEC Treaty (C4-0218/97),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Citizens' Rights and the opinion of the Committee on Institutional Affairs (A4-0290/98),1. Approves the draft Council Decision;2. Recommends that the Court of Justice submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report assessing the implementation of this Decision three years after its entry into force;3. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Court of Justice, the Council and Commission.
Resolution on financial contributions to the UN
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: European Parliament
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Resolution on financial contributions to the UN  


Official Journal C 328 , 26/10/1998 P. 0197 





B4-0901, 0907, 0912, 0918, 0922, 0932 and 0943/98Resolution on financial contributions to the UNThe European Parliament,A. whereas the United States owes the United Nations about USD 1.6 billion in arrears to the regular and peacekeeping budgets, a sum that represents two thirds of the total arrears, which puts the UN under increasing pressure to curtail its activities, with regard to both peacekeeping activities and humanitarian work,B. concerned that failure to settle arrears sets a dangerous precedent for other member states,C. whereas the EU Member States provide the largest share of contributions and Japan, as one of the largest single State contributors, has kept up with its dues despite recession,D. whereas Japan and Europe and many developing countries have not been reimbursed for providing peacekeeping forces,The European Parliament,1. Calls upon the US Congress and President Clinton to fulfil US financial obligations towards the UN;2. Calls on the Council and the Member States to exert the necessary pressure on the US to pay its arrears immediately and to work actively to break the stalemate concerning payment and other reforms of the UN;3. Calls upon all UN member states that are lagging behind to pay their arrears;4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the governments of the Member States and the Congress and the President of the USA.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2957/98 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Destruction of ancient monument in Izmir
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Türkiye, UN convention, architectural heritage, cultural heritage, heritage protection, signature of an agreement, underground railway

21.5.1999

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C 142/61

As for the details of an eventual transition period the Commission would refer the Honourable Member to
its reply to his Written Question E-1276/98. It is the Member States that formulate collectively the
Community negotiation positions. No decision has been taken so far on transition periods with respect to
the free movement of workers.

(1)

‘Ostmitteleuropa auf dem Weg in die EU − Transformation, Verflectung, Reformbedarf’ by the Deutsches Institut
für Wirtschaftsforschung, published in 1997, and ‘Auswirkungen der EU-Osterweiterung auf den österreichischen
Arbeitsmarkt’ by the ‘Osterreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung’, published in 1998.

(1999/C 142/074)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2955/98

by Gerhard Hager (NI) to the Council

(19 October 1998)

Subject: Viclas System

According to press reports, during its Presidency Austria intends to break new ground in the fight against
crime, by the introduction throughout Europe of the Viclas System installed in Austria in 1997 for the
identification and detection of serial offenders.

Can the Council answer the following:

1. On what legal basis is it to be introduced?

2. What actual form does the system take?

3. What legal data protection precautions does it contain?

4. What progress has been made in the negotiations?

5. Has there been any opposition to the plan?

Reply

(18/19 January 1999)

The Council has not been seized with any proposal relating to the so-called Viclas system and has no
information on the subject other than that the Austrian Presidency organised a seminar in Vienna from 23
to 27 November 1998 to explain the features of the system to experts of the Member States.

(1999/C 142/075)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2957/98

by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission

(8 October 1998)

Subject: Destruction of ancient monument in Izmir

One of the most important buildings of the late Hellenist/early Roman period in Izmir has been totally
destroyed by work to build an underground railway in that Turkish city.

During tunnelling work in the Tsangaya district of Izmir, an ancient public building was discovered at a
depth of some 20 metres with fluted columns and Corinthian-like capitals made of white marble.

This building (which in all probability was the Temple of the Goddess Athina) is now a pile of rubble, as
not even the archaeologists were allowed to intervene.

This incident demonstrates − yet again − how little the Turkish authorities are interested in preserving the
culture of the peoples who once flourished on the territory of present-day Turkey, and it attests to the
contempt in which they hold the monuments that are part of the European cultural heritage.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3029/98 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Obstacles to the free movement of products containing precious metals
Date: 1998-10-08
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: EU Member State, approximation of laws, free movement of goods, guarantee, harmonisation of standards, manufactured goods, precious metal

14.5.1999

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 135/153

(1999/C 135/190)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3025/98

by Phillip Whitehead (PSE) to the Commission

(8 October 1998)

Subject: Gas and fire liability

Will the Commission reconsider the need for a proposal on service liability to complement the existing
Directive on product liability?

In addition, has the Commission undertaken any research into how information on fire safety might best
be applied to consumers in holiday accommodation and does the Commission consider that there is a case
to mandate the existing Recommendation on Fire Safety?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(5 November 1998)

In the context of consumer safety protection, and the internal market, the Commission intends to
reconsider and explore the needs, scope, options, approaches and possible contents for Community action
in the field of service safety. Preventive aspects of the safety of services will be considered as well as
reparative aspects linked to liability.

The Commission intends to launch studies for an updated assessment of the issue as soon as possible.

The necessary contacts with Member States’ experts and interest groups will take place in the course of
these studies.

Safety information is already part of Council Recommendation 86/666/EEC of 22 December 1986 on fire
safety in existing hotels (1). The Commission does not plan to launch specific research on that subject.

Following a Resolution by Parliament on fire safety in hotels (2) a study on the state of the implementation
of the Recommendation in the Member States shows that the Recommendation has been extensively
implemented in national legislation. The Commission does not, therefore, envisage proposing that this
Recommendation becomes mandatory.

For further information on this point, the Honourable Member is referred to Written Question E-1423/97
by Mrs Pollack (3).

Safety in hotels could nevertheless be examined when considering the safety of services and taken into
account in the studies to be carried out in this context.

(1) OJ L 384, 31.12.1986.
(2) OJ C 205, 25.7.1994.
(3) OJ C 45, 10.2.1998.

(1999/C 135/191)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3029/98

by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission

(8 October 1998)

Subject: Obstacles to the free movement of products containing precious metals

Since there is no specific Community directive to harmonise the manufacture and marketing of products
containing precious metals, some EU Member States are using their domestic legal regulations to obstruct